CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper 2026 with Solutions
Content Writer | Updated On - Nov 2, 2026
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics question papers for 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023 are available below with their paper codes and solution links. The 2026 Mathematics exam was held on March 9 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
The 2026 paper had 38 questions for 80 marks and a writing time of three hours. It included MCQs, assertion-reason questions, short answers, long answers and three case studies.
- All 38 questions were compulsory, with internal choices in some questions.
- Students received 15 minutes to read the paper before writing began.
- Calculators were not allowed.
- The complete question paper code identifies the correct booklet and solution.
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper 2026
The 2026 papers listed here include codes 65/1/1, 65/1/2, 65/1/3 and 65/2/2. The CBSE question-paper page has the full official Mathematics file.
| Question paper code | Question paper and solution |
|---|---|
| 65/1/1 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/1/2 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/1/3 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/2/2 | Open paper and solution |
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Paper Pattern 2026
Section A had 18 MCQs and two assertion-reason questions. Sections B and C had short-answer questions, Section D had four long-answer questions and Section E had three case studies. The paper had no overall choice, but some questions in Sections B to E included an internal choice.
| Section | Question numbers | Questions and marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 to 20 | 20 questions of 1 mark each = 20 marks |
| B | 21 to 25 | 5 questions of 2 marks each = 10 marks |
| C | 26 to 31 | 6 questions of 3 marks each = 18 marks |
| D | 32 to 35 | 4 questions of 5 marks each = 20 marks |
| E | 36 to 38 | 3 case studies of 4 marks each = 12 marks |
| Total | 1 to 38 | 38 questions = 80 marks |
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper Analysis 2026
Set 1, code 65/1/1, covered relations and functions, inverse trigonometric functions, matrices, determinants, calculus, vectors, three-dimensional geometry, linear programming and probability. The question numbers below refer only to this booklet.
Calculus and Algebra
Calculus appeared in both direct and applied questions. Question 22 used related rates to find how quickly the perfume level was falling in an inverted cone. Questions 26 to 29 covered integration and differential equations. The five-mark questions included a matrix problem and a second-order derivative identity.
Vectors, Probability and Linear Programming
Questions 23 and 24 tested vectors through coordinates and a parallelogram. Question 30 asked students to solve a linear programming problem graphically. Question 31 used a die and two bags of coloured balls for probability, while Question 35 asked whether two lines in three-dimensional space were parallel or intersecting.
Case-study Questions
The three case studies used familiar situations but required different parts of the syllabus. Question 36 connected subscription fees with maximum revenue, Question 37 used jackpot tickets for probability, and Question 38 used a roundabout and a circular pond for functions and area by integration.
The Mathematics syllabus has the unit-wise topics. The Class 12 exam pattern explains the common board-paper rules.
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Sample Paper 2026-27
The 2026-27 Mathematics sample paper keeps the same design as the 2026 board paper: 38 questions, 80 marks, three hours and five sections. It has internal choices in Sections B, C, D and two case-study subparts. The Mathematics sample paper is available on the CBSE academic website.
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper 2025
The 2025 papers have different codes and question orders. Match the complete code printed on the first page before opening a solution.
| Question paper code | Question paper and solution |
|---|---|
| 65/1/1 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/5/1 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/5/2 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/6/1 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/6/2 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/6/3 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/7/1 | Open paper and solution |
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper 2024
The 2024 papers listed here cover several booklets from the 65/1 to 65/5 series.
| Question paper code | Question paper and solution |
|---|---|
| 65/1/1 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/1/2 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/1/3 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/2/2 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/3/2 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/3/3 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/4/2 | Open paper and solution |
| 65/5/1 | Open paper and solution |
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper 2023
The 2023 Mathematics page groups the available booklet codes. The official CBSE file contains the board papers released for that year.
| Question paper code | Question paper and solution |
|---|---|
| Mathematics 2023 | Open 2023 Mathematics papers |
| Official papers | Download official Mathematics papers |
CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Question Paper FAQs
How many questions and marks were in the 2026 Mathematics paper? +
The paper had 38 questions for 80 marks. Students had three hours to write their answers.
Were calculators allowed in the 2026 Mathematics exam? +
No. The paper instructions did not allow calculators.
Did the Mathematics paper have internal choices? +
Yes. Some questions in Sections B, C, D and E had an internal choice. Section A had no internal choice.
Is the 2026-27 sample paper the same as the March 2026 board paper? +
No. The March 2026 paper was used in the board exam. The 2026-27 sample paper shows the design for the next academic session.
How do I match a Mathematics paper with its solution? +
Use the complete code on the first page. For example, paper 65/1/2 should be matched with the solution labelled 65/1/2.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.